Fabled Confederate ranger (1833-1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. He earned the nickname 'The Gray Ghost' for his clandestine and highly effective attack tactics. ALS signed “Jno. S. Mosby,” one page, 7.75 x 6.75, April 19, 1900. Addressed from San Francisco, a handwritten letter to Col. Horatio C. King, in full: “I have just rec’d your polite invitation to the Annual Reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac at Fredericksburg Va. on the fifth of May. It w’d give me great pleasure to be present with you, & I regret that I will not be able to be there.” In fine condition.
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